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Volcano's Deadly Warning
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Related NOVA Resources
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The following resources from the companion Web site accompany this program:
Volcanoes Talking
In this interview, learn about how volcano seismologist
Bernard Chouet came about developing his novel theory
and how seismic events are classified. Includes animations
of A-type and B-type long-period seismic events.
(QuickTime or RealPlayer plugin required for animations.)
(Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Emergency Response Team
Discover where the field of volcanology is headed, what a mobile
crisis team of U.S. volcanologists does when invited to respond
to an emergency outside the United States, and more in this
interview with Dan Miller of the Volcano Disaster Assistance
Program. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Anatomy of a Volcano
Get to know the major features and products of an
andesitic volcano, which forms when two tectonic plates
rub against each other and generate enough friction and
heat to create magma from melted rock. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Seismic Signals
See the differences between the various types of
earthquakes that originate within volcanoes and
decipher the squiggly lines they produce in this online
activity. (Flash plug-in required; non-Flash version
available.) (Grades 9-12)
Plus:
Links & Books
Program Transcript
Complete narration for the TV program.
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